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Future-directed thinking and depression in relapsing-remitting MS
[Abstract: Br J Health Psychol. 2006 Nov;11(Pt 4):663-75. Royal Holloway, University of London, UK] BACKGROUND: Research has shown that depression is associated with a view of the future characterized by reduced anticipation of future positive experiences, but not necessarily increased anticipation of future negative experiences. The aim of the present study was to investigate how participants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) anticipated their future in terms of positive and negative events. CONCLUSIONS: Like depressed but physically healthy individuals, the MS depressed group was characterized by a lack of positive thoughts about the future, rather than an increased number of negative thoughts. The clinical implications of these findings are discussed along with recommendations for future research. |